Commercial and residential solar energy provider, Premier Solar group of companies, has become one of Australia’s largest installers of solar PV systems following the recent acquisition of Solar Shop Australia and assets from appointed receivers, Ferrier Hodgson.

Included in the acquisition was Solar Shop Australia’s commercial arm, Commsolar, as well as Australia’s only solar specific finance organization, Solar Financial Solutions.

Premier Solar Group Director, Daniel Cobb, said Premier Solar had been built on the principle of sustainable growth.

“There will always be a place for residential solar, however bringing Solar Shop and its associated businesses into our group positions us for the maket shift towards larger scale commercial solar and clean energy power generation, including solar farms,” said Mr Cobb.

Solar Shop Australia General Manager, Kevin Whelan, said joining Premier Soalr was the dawn of a new era for Solar Shop Australia and that they were proud to be on board.

“Premier Solar has already demonstrated its strong belief in Solar Shop Australia with its decision to maintain the brand, retain the skills and expertise within Solar Shop’s team and by keeping the core of the business firmly based in South Australia,” said Mr Whelan.